Psychopath Chapter 8
People with bulimia nervosa often present with additional psychological disorders, particularly
anxiety and mood disorders
When is the person with narcolepsy most likely to experience cataplexy?
cataplexy - sudden loss of muscle tone; most likely to occur after a strong emotion (anger or joy)
What is a common complication found in both bulimia nervosa and anorexia nervosa?
electrolyte imbalance
Three genetic factors that contribute to obesity
number of fat cells, likelihood of fat storage and activity levels
Night terrors can be treated at home by
parents awakening children briefly 30 minutes before a typical episode
What does 90% sleep efficiency mean?
percentage of time actually spent asleep is 90% (100% = fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow)
Medical treatment for severe sleep apnea includes medication, mechanical devices and
psychological interventions (MI, desensitization)
How is binge-eating disorder (BED) characterized?
recurrent episodes of binge eating that are associated with rapid eating, eating until uncomfortably full, eating large amounts of food when not hungry, eating alone due to embarrassment, feelings of disgust/guilt at oneself. binge eating occurs at least once a week.
What is an important aspect of the cognitive-behavioral treatment approach in bulimia nervosa?
scheduled small, manageable amounts of food frequently eliminating the periods of overeating and dietary restrictions.
Internet-based eating disorder prevention programs like "student bodies programs" result in
significant improvement in body image and a decrease drive for thinness according to participants
The strongest contributions to etiology of eating disorders seems to be
sociocultural factors
How does media impact body image?
"glorification of slenderness" in magazines/TV where most females are thinner than the average American woman.
What percentage of the general population reports some symptoms of insomnia during a given year?
1/3 (33%)
The percentage of individuals who die as a result of anorexia nervosa is
20%
Men typically select an ideal body weight that is about _______ than their current one
28 pounds more muscular
After binge eating, what percentage of calories consumed are vomited up?
50%
Studies have found that ________________ adolescent girls have less body dissatisfaction, fewer weight concerns, and a more positive body image when compared to Caucasian girls
African American
Dyssomnia
Difficulty getting enough sleep, problems with sleeping at will, complaints about the quality of sleep
What group of men would we expect to see the highest incident of anorexia nervosa?
Gay men
What is the genetic influence on eating disorders?
Genetic makeup is about 1/2 of the cause of eating disorders
How effective is CBT and self-help treatment in regard to binge eating disorder?
More effective than standard behavioral weight-loss programs
__________ is thought to be a potential explanation for UFO experiences.
Narcolepsy; due to sleep paralysis and hypnogogic hallucinations
primary insomnia versus hypersomnolence disorder verses narcolepsy
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What is the function of learning related to sleep disorders?
Poor sleep is a learned behavior affected by bedtime rituals, anxiety and frustration associated with the bedroom
Which drug has shown some effectiveness in treating bulimia nervosa?
Prozac
Where do surgical treatments fall in the line of treatment options for the very obese?
Last resort; reserved for the most severely obese individuals for whom obesity is an imminent health risk.
Two factors that regulate our natural sleep/wake cycles
Light and melatonin production
What do clinicians suggest is the most difficult part of treating anorexia nervosa
Treating underlying dysfunctional attitudes about body shape
How do genetics and culture interact in the development of anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa?
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